Death Valley Sunset Stargazing Adventure from Las Vegas

4.9(622 reviews)
Provided by:MYTOURSTORY LLC
⭐ 4.9/5 (622 reviews) | 💰 $249 | ⏱️ Duration: 12 hours | 👥 Up to 14 people
💡Does the Death Valley tour from Las Vegas include stargazing?
Yes, this 12-hour small-group tour from Las Vegas ends with stargazing under Death Valley's dark skies, starting after sunset, for $249 per person. After hotel pickup, you stop at Dante's View, Badwater Basin, Artist's Palette, and Zabriskie Point for sunset, then view the Milky Way and constellations before a rest stop in Pahrump. Best for night-sky watchers under 70 in good health; note stargazing fades with a bright moon or clouds.

🎯 Why People Book This

The appeal here comes down to seeing Death Valley both ways in one trip: the daylight viewpoints, then the sky after dark. For USD 249 per person, you get the salt flats at Badwater, the color at Artist's Palette, and sunset from Zabriskie Point, followed by stargazing after sundown, well away from the Las Vegas lights. What you're really paying for is one 12-hour day that pairs the park's landmarks with a dark-sky night, with someone else driving the round trip. It suits travelers who want both halves rather than picking between a day tour and a night one.

🗺️ The Experience

The Death Valley Sunset and Stargazing Tour is a 12-hour, small-group day trip from Las Vegas, starting at USD 249 per person, that runs from a Strip hotel pickup through Death Valley National Park's main overlooks into a night of stargazing before returning between 10pm and 1am.
The first thing you are buying is a day where you don't drive. A guide handles the route, the timing, and the long desert stretches in both directions, so the planning that a self-drive demands - where to be at sunset, where the dark skies actually are - is done for you. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, along with bottled water, all fees and taxes, and the guide; meals and gratuities are not, so you bring food or buy it on the road.
Inside the park, the time is spread across real stops rather than a single viewpoint. You get half an hour at Dante's View, the overlook 5,476 feet above the valley floor, the same at Badwater Basin at 282 feet below sea level, and a full hour each at Artist's Palette, the colored sedimentary hills, and Zabriskie Point, the badlands vista timed for the golden light at sunset. Stargazing begins an hour and 30 minutes after sunset, at a spot chosen for the conditions, with a rest stop in Pahrump on the way back.
There is one price and no upgrade tiers to weigh; what you decide is simply whether twelve hours and the dark-sky timing are worth handing the driving to someone else.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: What this comes down to, once you set aside the photos, is whether you actually want to be out in the desert after dark. This is for the traveler chasing the sky, not the scenery - people who'd rather watch Death Valley go from sunset colors to a full field of stars than tick off another canyon overlook in daylight. The 4.9 from 616 reviews tells you the people who picked it for that reason came back happy.
Worth it if:
  • you want the desert specifically at sunset and after, and a daytime trip that has you back before dark would miss the entire point for you
  • you'd rather stay out for the long evening this needs than be home early, and the 12 hours read as the right length, not a cost
  • stargazing is the thing you came for, not a bonus on top of a sightseeing run
Skip it if:
  • you mainly want big-name landmarks in good light, in which case the Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend trip aims squarely at that and runs $189
  • a late return doesn't suit your plans, and you'd be happier with the 6-hour Valley of Fire day trip that gets you back with the evening still ahead of you
Choose this over the Bryce Zion Two Parks Day Trip if:
  • you want one place after dark rather than two parks crammed into daylight, and being out for the stars matters more to you than covering the most ground before sunset

Tour at a Glance

Duration12 hours
Price (from)$249 per person
DepartureHotel pickup included
AgesAges 4+
Group sizeUp to 10 per booking
Physical levelEasy (all fitness levels)
LanguagesKorean, English
OperatorMYTOURSTORY LLC
CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Rating4.9/5 (617 reviews)
DurationPrice (from)
12 hours$249 per person
DurationDeparture
12 hoursHotel pickup included
DurationAges
12 hoursAges 4+
DurationGroup size
12 hoursUp to 10 per booking
DurationPhysical level
12 hoursEasy (all fitness levels)
DurationLanguages
12 hoursKorean, English
DurationOperator
12 hoursMYTOURSTORY LLC
DurationCancellation
12 hoursFree up to 24 hours before
DurationRating
12 hours4.9/5 (617 reviews)

✅ What's Included

  • Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional tour guide
  • Death Valley National Park entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and fees
  • Stargazing experience

❌ Not Included

  • Meals and snacks
  • Gratuities for guide
  • Personal expenses

🛡️ Practical Info

  • Departure / Pickup: Hotel pickup included for all travelers on the Las Vegas Strip
  • Best Time to Visit: Sunset and evening; stargazing begins 1 hour 30 minutes after sunset, with return to Las Vegas between 10 pm and 1 am
  • What to Bring: Warm layers for cold desert nights, comfortable walking shoes, and any snacks or meals (food not included)
  • Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure
  • Booking Tip: Group size is capped at 10 per booking; reserve early during peak travel periods to secure a spot
  • Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels; not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular conditions, or those who are pregnant
  • Minimum Age / Ages: Ages 4–75; participants must be under 70 and without health problems to join
  • Good to Know: Stargazing may not be possible during a full or bright moon, heavy cloud cover, or rain; service dogs cannot be accommodated

💡 Insider Tip

Since stargazing happens after sunset and fails on bright-moon nights, check the lunar calendar and book a date near the new moon, otherwise the Milky Way portion you're paying for may not appear.
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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

4.5
LasVegasTour Rating

What you're buying here is darkness, not just landscape: the stargazing 90 minutes after sunset is the payoff, and the daytime stops at Dante's View, Badwater, and Zabriskie Point are the build-up. The catch is real, a full moon or clouds can erase the stars, and you're committing 12 hours with a return between 10pm and 1am. Worth it for travelers who can stomach the late night and gamble on clear skies; skip it if a bright moon falls on your date. The $249 reflects a small group capped at 10.

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.9(622 reviews)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if weather affects stargazing visibility?

Many stars may not be visible with a bright moon, heavy cloud, or rain. Stargazing may not be possible on nights with a full or bright moon, or on cloudy days. The stargazing location varies based on sunset time and weather conditions.

How much walking is involved at each stop?

The tour details specify a short paved walk at Zabriskie Point to reach the viewpoint. Walking distances at other stops are not specified. The tour is listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels. For specific concerns, confirm with the operator when booking.

Are meals included during the 12-hour tour?

No, meals are not included. Bottled water is provided. There is a 15-minute rest stop in Pahrump on the way back to Las Vegas.

What if roads are closed due to natural disasters?

If a road is closed due to a natural disaster within the national park and the tour cannot visit a stop, the operator will visit another location instead.

How dark does it get for stargazing?

Stargazing takes place one hour and 30 minutes after sunset, away from Las Vegas lights. Under dark skies you can view stars, planets, and constellations, including the Milky Way. Visibility depends on conditions: a bright or full moon, heavy cloud, or rain can limit what is visible.

Is this tour suitable for children?

The listed age range is 4 to 75. Only people under 70 without health problems can participate. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant. Bookings are 1 to 10 people per group.

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